NYT Substance in a bagel-making “bath” Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 28, 2024
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Updated Jul 28, 2024
Substance in a bagel-making “bath” NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Substance in a bagel-making “bath” NYT for the 28 July 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with L and end with E, and the possible solutions are LIE,LEE,LYE.
The answer is LYE.
The answer "LYE" fits the clue "Substance in a bagel-making 'bath'" in the New York Times Crossword. Lye is a strong alkaline substance used in the process of making bagels to give them their distinctive chewy texture and shiny, brown crust. During bagel preparation, the dough is briefly boiled in a solution of water and lye before baking.
This step, often referred to as the "bath," helps to create the bagel's unique surface and contributes to its flavor and texture. Thus, "lye" is the substance involved in this critical step of bagel-making.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on July 28, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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